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Social Skills Groups Providers in Albany
📍 43 New Scotland Ave
📍 137 Western Ave
📍 300 Washington Ave Extension
📍 150 Holland Ave
📍 50 Washington Ave Extension, Suite 2
📍 1534 Western Ave
📍 1400 Washington Ave
What to Look For in Social Skills Groups
Social skills groups bring together children with similar developmental levels to practice social interaction, communication, friendship skills, and emotional regulation in structured, supportive settings.
- ✓Appropriate peer grouping (age and skill level)
- ✓Evidence-based curriculum
- ✓Trained facilitators
- ✓Parent involvement component
- ✓Opportunities for generalization
Insurance: Coverage varies. Some groups are covered as speech therapy or behavioral health. Schools may offer social skills through IEPs. Private groups are often out-of-pocket.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is appropriate for social skills groups?▾
How is a social skills group different from therapy?▾
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Your Regional Office
Capital District, Taconic & Hudson Valley DDRO
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📍 500 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY 12304, Schenectady 12304
📱 Intake: (518) 388-0175 (Contact the Front Door)
🕐 Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Office Hours - may vary for specific programs)
Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who meet New York State residency requirements and are determined eligible by OPWDD.
New York Resources
Key Laws
Autism Insurance Reform Act
Requires health insurance to cover autism diagnosis and treatment including ABA therapy.
Timothy's Law
Mental health parity law ensuring coverage for behavioral health conditions.
Funding Sources
OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities)
New York's state agency providing services through DDROs (Developmental Disabilities Regional Offices).
Medicaid Waiver
HCBS waiver provides home and community-based services.
Private Insurance
ABA coverage mandated. Contact your insurer for specifics.
School District (CPSE/CSE)
Services through Committee on Preschool Special Education (ages 3-5) and Committee on Special Education (5+).
Early Intervention (EIP)
Free services for children 0-3 through county health departments.